Steven Iglesias
@stevo2113
Educational Disruptor 🦾 Director of Innovation & Tech | Helping leaders design future-ready schools that prepare students for success in a changing world.
@PalmerLuckey on @PeterDiamandis podcast, dropped a truth bomb about telling kids to follow their passions. What if today's kids are passionate about stuff that won't cut it in the real world? A recent 60 Minutes segment highlighted that more than 70% of kids in the US want to…
AI's not just for STEM. We're using it to spark creativity in arts—think AI-generated prompts for writing or music composition that adapt to a student's style. Kids are producing work they never thought possible. Challenge: Keeping the human spark alive. What's your take on AI in…
Did you know that 43% of #teachers used #AI tools in 2024?—and it’s not slowing down. The best #educators aren’t being replaced—they’re being amplified.🎙️ Discover how on Classroom Dynamics. #AIinEducation #EdTech #education #edutech 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cla…
As 2025 heats up with breakthroughs across STEM—from CRISPR gene editing revolutionizing medicine, to quantum computing unlocking new frontiers, solid-state batteries powering clean energy, and omniomics advancing precision health—let’s immerse kids in these diverse fields! It’s…
In a world buzzing with space discoveries, biotech advances, and global connectivity shifts, don’t isolate kids—immerse them! Pull in fresh headlines: Engineer Mars habitats, code health trackers, bridge digital divides with apps. In my labs, students transform news into…
In the AI era, info’s everywhere—schools can’t just deliver facts; we must craft experiences kids can’t YouTube! Think collaborative AI debates, building real-world tech prototypes, sparking curiosity that sticks for life. In my labs, students aren’t memorizing—they’re…
Quantum computers solving the unsolvable, 3D printers building homes—tech’s rewriting tomorrow. How will you teach kids to lead it? Share below! #EducationRevolution #ProblemSolvers
In a world facing climate crises, health challenges, and tech divides, our kids aren’t just the future—they’re the problem solvers we need tomorrow! Picture them engineering sustainable cities, coding life-saving apps, and inventing eco-friendly gadgets. Let’s inspire every child…
Tech's always been shoved into the "computer science kids only" box—think exclusive coding bootcamps for the tech-savvy elite, leaving everyone else on the outside looking in. But AI changes everything. It's weaving into every aspect of life: optimizing farms for better yields,…
Let's talk career ed: By 2025, we gotta match school to real jobs—mixing human skills like empathy with tech know-how. In my world, it's projects over textbooks. What skill do you think kids need most right now? #CareerEd #SkillsFocus
AI isn't one-size-fits-all—neither should learning. In our labs, adaptive AI tools adjust to each student's pace, turning struggles into strengths. Result? Engaged kids, better outcomes. How are you personalizing in your class? #AIinEducation #PersonalizedLearning [Poll: AI for…
Schools innovate by connecting students to what's happening NOW—wars on misinformation, AI revolutions. 🔥 This inspires them to tackle the world's toughest problems. How are you making it real in your classroom? Reply & RT for more ideas! #DigitalLiteracy #GlobalSolutions"
Nothing fires me up like seeing kids get excited to crush tomorrow's big problems—climate chaos, AI ethics, global inequities. These are THEIR challenges to own! Swapped boring drills for REAL PROBLEMS, like AI tools against misinformation or sustainable tech builds. Kids go…
EdTech overload? Cut the noise. As an innovation director, here's what works—and what flops—from my trials: Wins: AI chatbots for Q&A: Boosts engagement without overwhelming teachers. VR for immersive learning: Kids 'visit' history—mind-blown. Collaborative platforms: Real-time…
Bridging classroom to career in an AI era? It's my mission. As someone who's directed innovation programs, including game design and cybersecurity, here's the real talk: Kids need skills like adaptive thinking and ethical tech use. Example: In our labs, students build AI tools…
Digital literacy isn't optional—it's the new math. In a world of deepfakes and AI, kids need to navigate tech like pros. Stat: By 2030, 70% of jobs demand digital skills. But schools lag. From my experience: We built cybersecurity labs where students spot phishing in real time.…
Teaching students how to learn might be more important than what they're actually learning. Watched them struggle with math yesterday, but instead of giving answers, we worked on problem-solving steps. What's the most valuable skill you're teaching your children?
1 hour of classroom & 7 hours hands on in a simulation… we need more CTE learning like this!
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Stop obsessing over tech integration and ask: Why are we doing this? Our students need more than just new tools. They need guides who understand tomorrow's world moves faster than today's lesson plans. Real leadership is messy. And that's exactly how it should be. What skills…
Know what everyone's missing about AI in schools? It's not about creating an army of coders. Our kids need to learn how to think critically and control tech, not just use it. What skills do you think matter most for kids growing up in an AI world?